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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries. | When research notes, feedback, or observations sit unconnected side by side, affinity diagramming sorts the raw material into solid themes. Many individual points turn into patterns that make decisions and opportunities clearer. | When a business context is still loosely outlined, it shapes language, responsibility, and integration space. It clarifies what belongs together and where a boundary needs to hold. | When a lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45–90 min | 1-3 h | 30–60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-10 | 3-8 | 4-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop |